MTS, DEG Design Verification

micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron in Boise seeks an MTS Design Verification Engineer to lead DRAM verification strategy, guide engineering teams, and ensure high-quality, scalable memory solutions across products.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with global teams, drive verification planning, and advance mixed-signal simulation, validation, and signoff for DDR5 and beyond. A strong CMOS background and hands-on tool experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in DRAM/memory or advanced CMOS verification.
• Hands-on circuit analysis and debug at the transistor level.
• Experience with simulation tools HSPICE, FINESIM, Verilog, SystemVerilog.
• CMOS fundamentals and semiconductor design principles.
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead DRAM verification innovation, driving key technical decisions, architecture, and strategy during product execution.
• Collaborate with global teams to define and implement best-known methods for verification and product development.
• Drive verification planning, coverage closure, and silicon debugging for advanced DRAM products.
• Evaluate and implement new tools, methodologies, and flows to improve verification efficiency and quality.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership while contributing expert guidance to senior leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Team mentoring

Communication

Python programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

HSPICE

FINESIM

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Job description

Job Summary

As an MTS Design Verification Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader driving innovation in DRAM verification for advanced memory products. This role focuses on leading design and verification strategy, influencing key technical decisions, and ensuring high-quality, functionally correct, and scalable memory solutions. You will collaborate with global teams, guide methodology improvements, mentor engineers, and act as a domain expert to support next-generation DRAM technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead DRAM verification innovation, driving key technical decisions, architecture, and strategy during product execution
• Collaborate with global teams to define and implement best-known methods for verification and product development
• Drive verification planning, coverage closure, and silicon debugging for advanced DRAM products
• Evaluate and implement new tools, methodologies, and flows to improve verification efficiency and quality
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership while contributing expert guidance to senior leadership teams

Responsibilities

• Lead DRAM design and/or verification innovation, driving technical strategy and execution.
• Collaborate with global teams to develop and share best-known methods across product lines.
• Drive circuit improvement, verification planning, coverage closure, and silicon debug.
• Define and implement tools, methodologies, and automation to improve quality and efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership in mixed-signal simulation, validation, and signoff strategy for DDR5 and beyond.
• Mentor engineers and serve as a DRAM authority for senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in DRAM/memory or advanced CMOS verification
• Strong circuit analysis and debug skills at the transistor level - able to root-cause behavior, not only at the testbench level
• Experience with simulation tools such as HSPICE, Finesim, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
• Deep understanding of CMOS fundamentals and semiconductor design principles
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and ability to collaborate across multiple functions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong expertise in DRAM design and/or verification for advanced memory products.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as HSPICE, FINESIM, Verilog, and SystemVerilog.
• Strong understanding of CMOS fundamentals, semiconductor design, and product development flows.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and multi-functional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related field, with equivalent experience considered
• Experience with UVM, mixed-signal verification, and advanced DRAM architectures (e.g., DDR5 or beyond)
• Strong background in verification methodology development and coverage strategies
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives across teams
• Recognition as an authority in DRAM build or verification domains
• Strong programming skills (Python preferred) with ability to apply AI-assisted tools (e.g., ClaudeCode) to improve EDA automation, data analysis, and build efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with UVM, mixed-signal verification, advanced DRAM architectures, and DDR5+ methodology development.
• Background in verification planning, coverage strategy, debug, and silicon correlation.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives across global teams.
• Recognized authority in DRAM build, verification, or methodology development.
• Strong programming skills (Python preferred) and ability to use AI-assisted tools (e.g., ClaudeCode) to improve EDA automation and productivity.

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As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/ca